Substation Project Manager
HDR · United States-Oregon-Portland ·
- Employment
- Contract
- Category
- Project management
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves\: What is our impact on the world?
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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.
The primary duties of a Substation Project Manager include executing and managing all aspects of Power Delivery projects of all sizes and complexity, including scope and/or proposal development, project team development and assignment, project execution, project closeout, quality control, schedule, and budget. Experience with substation, system protection/planning, transmission line, distribution line, or associated strategic services aspects of projects is preferred.
Duties also include participating in building local teams and/or leveraging existing staff across the company to execute work and deliver world class services to clients in the region as well as engaging in business development activities to support existing and new clients in the region.
- Understanding and application of basic project management tools and techniques including the following\: project life cycle, client goals and objectives, contract terms and project risk, work breakdown structures, project scope/schedule/budget, project initiation, project planning, financial management and controls, including earned value, internal/external communication, team management, change management, and project closeout.
- Independently coordinating the work of engineers and the balance of the team throughout an entire project life cycle.
- Overseeing non-engineering components of projects, potentially including public involvement, environmental permitting, right of way acquisition, construction management, and other services.
- Leading the QA/QC process on projects to ensure delivery of world class quality.
- Providing mentorship and training to junior staff including assistant project managers, project coordinators, CAD technicians, and engineers.
- Representing HDR in support of marketing and proposal development for new opportunities.
- Some travel may be required for project execution activities as well as potentially marketing/business development activities.
- PMP certification
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Experience with Earned Value Management concepts including\:
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Physical Percent Complete
- Earned Vs Planned Value
- Cost To Complete
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